Dear Clients

From public defender intern blogger Petition for Review:

1. Yes I know it was a cap gun and couldn’t actually kill someone, but the guy you pointed it at did not know this. So when you pulled the trigger three times and sparks shot out the end he became apprehensive of immediate bodily harm. Be happy they are charging you with a misdemeanor and not a felony, take the plea before they realize their mistake and change the offer. Also I realize that the cop didn’t see you run him off the road with your car, but he did and it looks as though he intends to testify. No it doesn’t matter that they don’t have any other witnesses. Yes he counts a witness. Because he saw you run him off the road. I’m sorry the state isn’t charing him, it might have something to do with the fact that YOU ran him off the road.

6. Yes I know that you are innocent and I know that the four cops, the witness, the doctors, the nurses and the radio dispatch people are lying. Vast conspiracy against you. I also remember everything clearly after 3 rum and cokes and a couple beers. It’s nice that we have that in common.

7. Why yes I do think your plea for 0 days in jail and a $250 fine is a good offer. No I do not think I can convince the prosecutor to do better. Yes you can go to trial and yes you will lose and yes the judge will give you jail time.

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